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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.58, 3,775.31 and 1,347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.58, 3,775.31 and 1,347.33 is: 2,020.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.58 : 3,775.31 = 1,347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.58/3,775.31 = 1,347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.58x = 3,775.31 × 1,347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.58x = 5,086,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,086,600.90/2,517.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.43

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